England
Why we love England
Few locations inspire quite like England. From legendary landmarks and bustling cities, to rolling emerald hills and dramatic coasts – this is an unmissable nation of contrasts. But beyond its beautiful landscapes and rich heritage, there’s bucketloads of dynamism, creativity and culture to discover.
For a blockbuster break, look no further than England’s screen stars. Step back in time in Peaky Blinders’ Birmingham and the North of England, be charmed by Bridgerton’s Bath, or fall in love with Bridget Jones’ London. Whether it’s family-friendly fun at The Paddington Bear Experience, or broomsticks and butterbeer at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – this really is where the movie magic happens.
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England is renowned for its iconic landmarks, as well as historic castles, world-leading museums, diverse festivals and top-notch sport.
Go fossils hunting along the Jurassic Coast, climb England’s highest peaks in the Lake District, or marvel at the iconic Stonehenge and White Cliffs of Dover.
Immerse yourself in royal history at Buckingham Palace and Tower of London, or head to Windsor, home of the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle, before taking in the sights along the Great West Way®.
Take in world-class museums and galleries in London, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford upon Avon, Britain’s oldest university in Oxford, or UNESCO City of Music, Liverpool, home of The Beatles.
Wander through cobbled streets in York, tuck into Newcastle’s street food scene and dive into world-class football in Manchester. Explore street art trails in Bristol, or head to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.
Head to one of many diverse festivals and celebrations, from Glastonbury and Isle of Wight Festival, to Brighton Pride and Birmingham Mela.
Fun fact
Fun fact
Spanning an impressive 2,795 miles (4,500km), the King Charles III England Coast Path will be the longest coastal walk in the world when complete. The Olympic Trail on the south coast was the first section to open, having launched in 2012.
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Did you know?
- London, England’s capital, is home to four UNESCO World Heritage sites: 1) The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church, 2) the Tower of London, 3) Maritime Greenwich, and 4) Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Manchester was the world’s first industrial city – its 19th century textile mills earned it the nickname ‘Cottonopolis’ – and it was the birthplace of the first professional football league, founded in 1888.
- Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city after London, has more Michelin starred restaurants than any city outside the capital, and is home to the largest public library in Europe.
- The Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches for 95 miles (152km) along the south west coast from Dorset to Devon.
- The Lake District is Britain’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, awarded for its outstanding cultural landscapes, and is home to Lake Windermere, England’s longest lake at 10.5 miles (16.9km).
- The Cotswolds is the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - an area conserved for its landscape - in England and Wales, covering 800 square miles (2,072 square km), and is renowned for its honey-coloured Cotswold stone villages.
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